Through The Dark Continent: Or The Sources Of The Nile Around The Great Lakes Of Equatorial Africa And Down The Livingstone River To The Atlantic Ocean
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Henry M. Stanley
Binding: Hardback
Published: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, 1890
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Spine and fep repaired with tape. Binding sound. No loose pages.
This monumental work of exploration chronicles Henry M. Stanley's arduous journey across the heart of Africa, tracing the course of the Congo River and mapping previously uncharted territories. It presents a vivid, firsthand account of the continent's diverse landscapes, its indigenous cultures, and the formidable challenges faced by 19th-century explorers. Stanley's narrative details the relentless pursuit of geographical knowledge, offering a compelling blend of adventure, scientific observation, and personal reflection. The book illustrates the sheer scale of human endurance and the spirit of discovery that defined an era, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of history, geography, and adventure literature.
Author: Henry M. Stanley
Binding: Hardback
Published: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, 1890
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Spine and fep repaired with tape. Binding sound. No loose pages.
This monumental work of exploration chronicles Henry M. Stanley's arduous journey across the heart of Africa, tracing the course of the Congo River and mapping previously uncharted territories. It presents a vivid, firsthand account of the continent's diverse landscapes, its indigenous cultures, and the formidable challenges faced by 19th-century explorers. Stanley's narrative details the relentless pursuit of geographical knowledge, offering a compelling blend of adventure, scientific observation, and personal reflection. The book illustrates the sheer scale of human endurance and the spirit of discovery that defined an era, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of history, geography, and adventure literature.